Buruli ulcer: training of health workers at national and district levels on skin-NTDs
Type
Course
Emplacement
Web-based
Durée
1 Hours
Zone du programme
Other
Prix
0.00 $US
Personne de référence de l'évenement
globalhealth@unitar.org
Inscription
Public – by registration
Mode de livraison
E-learning
Langue (s)
English
Pilier
The Defeat NCD Partnership
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Buruli ulcer is a chronic debilitating disease Mycobacterium ulcerans that mainly affects the skin and sometimes bone. The mode of transmission to humans is unknown. Currently, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to minimizing morbidity, costs and prevent long-term disability.
- Describe geographical distribution and trends of Buruli ulcer
- Explain the clinical presentations
- Describe laboratory diagnosis
- Explain how to do treatment and care
- List control strategies and the surveillance system, and
- Describe the integrated skin-NTD approach.
This online course is intended to provide basic information for front-line health workers to be able to implement the recommended control measures to minimize the negative impact of Buruli ulcer on populations.